Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 06m at 11:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:524.16:153.712:090.46:567:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:334.26:534.012:130.312:440.26:557:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:104.27:294.212:550.11:170.16:547:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:464.38:044.41:340.01:480.06:527:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:204.28:384.62:12-0.12:19-0.16:517:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:544.19:134.82:49-0.12:51-0.16:507:34New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:304.09:504.93:28-0.13:24-0.16:487:35Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:073.810:304.94:080.04:000.06:477:36Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:493.611:144.94:520.04:400.06:467:36Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:353.55:410.25:260.16:447:37Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:054.812:303.46:360.36:210.26:437:38First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:044.71:333.37:380.37:250.26:427:39First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:094.72:443.58:440.38:380.26:417:40First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:184.73:543.89:480.19:510.06:397:40Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:244.84:584.210:47-0.111:00-0.26:387:41Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:244.95:554.711:40-0.46:377:42Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:205.06:485.212:02-0.512:29-0.66:357:43Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:124.97:385.512:59-0.61:16-0.76:347:43Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:014.88:275.71:53-0.72:01-0.86:337:44Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:494.69:145.72:45-0.72:45-0.76:327:45Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:364.310:005.63:35-0.63:29-0.56:317:46Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:244.010:485.34:25-0.44:13-0.26:297:47Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:133.711:364.95:16-0.14:590.16:287:47Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:053.46:090.25:480.46:277:48Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:284.61:013.27:040.46:430.76:267:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:244.32:033.18:020.67:450.96:257:50Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:234.13:063.29:000.78:520.96:247:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:233.94:043.49:530.79:560.96:237:51Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:183.94:543.610:390.610:520.76:227:52Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:063.95:373.911:190.411:410.56:207:53Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Ocean City Beach, NC is approximately 2:46 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ocean City Beach, NC?

Ocean City Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Ocean City Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657419. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657419.

What is the moon phase in Ocean City Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean City Beach, NC is Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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